Division 5 of the Australian Naval Classification (ANC) Rules applies to surface or sub-surface remote-operated uncrewed, autonomous Naval Vessels.
- Part 1 – ANC Rules: specifies the mandatory requirements that must be applied in the design of a Naval Vessel. It includes the goals, functional objectives and performance requirements for the vessel.
- Part 2 – Solutions to ANC Rules: provides the technical standards, code of practice and classification rules.
- Part 3 – Guidance to ANC Rules: includes guidance on the application of Part 2, verification activities.
Note: For access to available Part 2 and Part 3s, please email the contact email.
Section 0 – General
Chapter 01 – General Requirements
- Division 5 – Section 0 – Chapter 01 – General Requirements Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 0 – Chapter 01 – General Requirements Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 02 – Autonomous Control Systems
- Division 5 – Section 0 – Chapter 2 – Autonomous Control Systems Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 0 – Chapter 2 – Autonomous Control Systems Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 03 – Host Platform Integration
- Division 5 – Section 0 – Chapter 3 – Host Platform Integration Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 0 – Chapter 3 - Host Platform Integration Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Section 1 – Remotely Operated Vehicle
In development.
Section 2 – Autonomous Underwater Vehicle
In development.
Section 3 – Small Uncrewed Surface Vessel
In development.
Section 4 – Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel
Chapter 01 – Integrated Platform Survivability
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 01 – Integrated Platform Survivability Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 01 – Integrated Platform Survivability Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 02 – Structure
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 02 – Structure Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 751.67 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 02 – Structure Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 02 – Structure Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 03 – Buoyancy and Suitability
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 03 – Buoyancy and Stability Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 753.12 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 03 – Buoyancy and Stability Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 03 – Buoyancy and Stability Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 04 – Engineering Systems
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 04 – Engineering Systems Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 798.4 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 04 – Engineering Systems Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 04 – Engineering Systems Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 05 – Seamanship Systems
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 05 – Seamanship Systems Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 763.88 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 05 – Seamanship Systems Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 05 – Seamanship Systems Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 06 – Fire Safety
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 06 – Fire Safety Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 756.71 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 06 – Fire Safety Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 06 – Fire Safety Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 07 – Escape, Evacuation and Rescue
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 07 – Escape Evacuation and Rescue Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 746.27 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 07 – Escape Evacuation and Rescue Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 07 – Escape Evacuation and Rescue Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 08 – Safety Communications
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 08 – Safety Communications Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 764.5 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 08 – Safety Communications Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 08 – Safety Communications Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 09 – Navigation
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 09 – Navigation Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 768.08 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 09 – Navigation Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 09 – Navigation Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 10 – Dangerous Goods (Explosive Ordnance)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 10 – Dangerous Goods (Explosive Ordnance) Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 10 – Dangerous Goods (Explosive Ordnance) Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 11 – Aviation Systems
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 11 – Aviation Systems Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 755.64 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 11 – Aviation Systems Part 2 (May 2024 Edition – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 11 – Aviation Systems Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 12 – Habitability
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 12 – Habitability Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 717.55 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 12 – Habitability Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 12 – Habitability Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 13 – Combat Systems
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 13 – Combat Systems Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 734.57 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 13 – Combat Systems Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 13 – Combat Systems Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 14 – Environmental Protection
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 14 – Environmental Protection Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 733.41 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 14 – Environmental Protection Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 14 – Environmental Protection Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
Chapter 15 – Health Facilities
Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 15 – Health Facilities Part 1 May 2024 (PDF, 723.55 KB)
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 15 – Health Facilities Part 2 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.
- Division 5 – Section 4 – Chapter 15 – Health Facilities Part 3 (May 2024 Edition) – in development.